José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, mineralist, professor and poet, born in Santos, São Paulo, then part of the Portuguese Empire. He was one of the most important mentors of Brazilian independence, and his actions were decisive for the success of Emperor Pedro I. He supported public education, was an abolitionist and suggested that a new national capital be created in Brazil's underdeveloped interior. His career as naturalist was marked by the discovery of four new minerals.
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Male
Date of Birth
June 13rd, 1763
Age
263
Birth Place
Brazil, São Paulo
Date of Death
April 6th, 1838
Died Aged
74
Star Sign
Gemini
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